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Get Out: Hike Castle Rock, Beer Me
Welcome to our weekend planner, giving you the best weekend activities for Palo Alto and surrounding cities. Make the most of your three-day weekend!
It’s Thursday, and if you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend, Patch is coming to the rescue.
We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.
Remember--it's Presidents' Day this Monday, so make the most of your three-day weekend!
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1. PRESIDENTIAL AUTOGRAPH EXHIBITION
Where/When: All Saints' Parish Hall at 555 Waverley at Hamilton Ave. in Palo Alto, Sunday and Monday, noon-4 p.m.
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Why Go: Because Presidents' Day is the perfect time to see original letters, documents and signatures from all 44 U.S. Presidents!
Pricing: Free; For more information, call Joe Baldwin at 650-323-3496 or email zbrcp1@comcast.net.
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Where/When: Castle Rock State Park at 15000 Skyline Boulevard in Saratoga, Saturday, 8 a.m.
Why Go: Ever wondered about those Team In Training programs? Now's your chance to find out more while getting a free workout with the Silicon Valley Hike Team. Support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and see how you can sign up for more free workouts on their website.
Pricing: Free to attend; contact Nicole.Fodran@lls.org for more information.
3. VIETNAMESE SPRING FESTIVAL PARADE
Where/When: 1 S. Market St in San Jose, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate the Vietnamese Year of the Cat with arts and crafts, live music, cultural performances, martial arts, children’s games and tradtional Vietnamese food.
Pricing: Free
4. 'IN A NEW YORK MINUTE' EXHIBIT
Where/When: Cantor Arts Center at 328 Lomita Drive at Stanford, Wednesday-Sunday, 11a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Get a glimpse of New York through this 55-photograph exhibit by Helen Levitt, who calls them some of the most important images of her career.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Tied House/Hermitage Brewing Company at 1627 S. 7th Street in San Jose, Saturday, 12 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: This year's theme is Food Truck the Brewers, so savor a Gordon Biersch while chowing down on BBQ Kalbi or The Louisiana Territory.
Pricing: Unlimited craft brew tasting $25 prepaid/$30 at door; designated driver ticket $5 prepaid/$10 at door.
And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly Grab & Go Kids Planner refreshed every Wednesday.